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The arrest of a state representative’s son in the devastating shooting death of a high-school student presents another opportunity for a substantive discussion about the ills that plague us. Continue Reading
A President Sanders would enter the White House with a plan to shake up the status quo for the benefit of the 99 percent. Continue Reading
National Farmers Market Week last week got me thinking about the economic and cultural importance of not just the state’s 75 farmers markets, but of New Mexico agriculture more broadly. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez is wise to impose some form of requirements on able-bodied adults. It is a necessary first step toward ending New Mexico’s culture of dependency. Continue Reading
The very best in people came to the surface in response to this act of violence. It has been uplifting to see everyone coming together to help and support each other. Continue Reading
Anything short of embracing systemic police reforms would suggest our nation’s largest police force refuses to answer to anyone at a time when police departments nationwide are prioritizing trust and accountability to the communities they serve. Continue Reading
A different type of agriculture, less water-intensive and involving higher value crops, should be our goal, not paper rights to support unsustainable products. Continue Reading
We must look at our processes to head issues off before they become a crisis. Continue Reading
COMMENTARY: Gov. Susana Martinez would be wise to take note of the other states that have recognized the bleak future Common Core presents school-age children. Continue Reading
We are extremely fortunate to live in Las Cruces, in this place and time, with all of the many and varied efforts being made to improve our community. Continue Reading
New Mexico has ranked among the worst states in which to be a child for so long that it hardly seems like news anymore. Continue Reading
It’s important for the BLM to introduce a strong rule on methane before more gas is wasted, affecting our land, our health and our economy. Continue Reading
The question is whether we should learn our history and try not to repeat our mistakes or whether we should attempt to cover it up. Continue Reading
The state’s Human Services Department has decided to decline a waiver so they can take SNAP benefits away from people who are still unable to find a job. Continue Reading
Sir, you really made me angry. The things that you said about Mexicans? Back in the 1800s there were lots of people saying the same things about the Irish. Continue Reading